- Under the National Supercomputing Mission (NSM), India deployed 34 supercomputers with a total capacity of 35 petaflops as announced on April 28, 2025. These systems support over 10,000 researchers and are used in areas like drug discovery and climate modeling. The mission promotes indigenous manufacturing and has trained 22,000+ individuals in HPC and AI skills.
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- On April 28, 2025, the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) held a preparatory meeting for ‘Niveshak Shivir’ to assist investors in claiming unclaimed dividends and shares. The pilot phase, starting in Mumbai and Ahmedabad in May 2025, will offer services like KYC updates, claims assistance, and grievance resolution, improving financial awareness and accessibility.
- The Punjab Police set May 31, 2025, as the deadline to arrest all drug traffickers under the ‘Yudh Nasheyan Virudh’ campaign. Launched on March 1, 2025, this drive aims to dismantle drug networks and rehabilitate affected individuals. Officers are accountable for action plans to ensure Punjab becomes drug-free.
- The Red-Crowned Roofed Turtle returned to the Ganga River after three decades under the Namami Gange Mission on April 26, 2025. 20 turtles were released into the Haiderpur Wetland, a UNESCO Ramsar site, as part of conservation efforts.
- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has mandated the use of the PRAVAAH portal for all regulatory applications starting May 1, 2025. This secure, web-based platform, launched on May 28, 2024, streamlines submissions for authorizations, licenses, and approvals. It aims to enhance transparency, efficiency, and faster processing across banks, financial companies, and other regulated entities.
- The RBI extended the deadline for banks to deploy BIS-compliant note sorting machines from May 1, 2025, to November 1, 2025. These machines meet BIS standards to ensure accurate authentication and processing of banknotes.
- Airtel Payments Bank launched NCMC-enabled RuPay cards on April 25, 2025. These cards, based on the National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) protocol, allow seamless payments across various modes of public transport, including metros, buses, and ferries. The initiative aims to enhance convenience and interoperability in India's public transport system.
- On April 28, 2025, BookMyForex introduced the Global Forex Card, eliminating cross-currency fees and ATM withdrawal charges. Accepted in over 200 countries, the lifetime free card also offers up to 2% cashback on forex transactions. It is tailored for students, travelers, and professionals, providing convenience and savings. The card is denominated in US dollars.
- On April 28, 2025, Amazon launched the first 27 satellites for its Project Kuiper internet constellation. These were deployed via a ULA Atlas V rocket from Cape Canaveral, Florida. The project, a $10 billion initiative, aims to provide high-speed internet to remote and underserved areas. The complete constellation will have 3,236 satellites in low-Earth orbit.
- The International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) reached a major milestone on April 30, 2025, completing its main magnet system. India contributed by designing and manufacturing the cryostat, a 30-meter tall chamber housing the ITER Tokamak. ITER aims to generate 500 megawatts of fusion energy using just 50 megawatts of input, demonstrating self-sustaining fusion reactions. The project involves 30+ countries, including India, China, the US, Russia, Japan, South Korea, and the EU, collaborating on carbon-free energy development.
- The World Social Report 2025, released by United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) on April 24, 2025, highlights global challenges like rising inequality, with the richest 1% owning most wealth, and economic insecurity, affecting 60% of people. It also discusses deep distrust in governments, reported by over half the global population. The report calls for a new policy consensus emphasizing equity, security, and solidarity.
- Liverpool won the 2024–25 Premier League Championship on April 27, 2025, at Anfield Stadium in the sport of football. They defeated Tottenham Hotspur with a resounding 5-1 victory. This marked their 20th English top-flight title, equaling Manchester United's record.
- On 28th April 2025, The Government of India (GoI) established an interministerial committee led by BVR Subrahmanyam, CEO of NITI Aayog, to draft the framework for the National Manufacturing Mission (NMM). Announced in the 2025 Union Budget, the mission aims to boost the manufacturing sector's contribution to India's GDP, currently at 16–17%, by focusing on quality products, ease of doing business, and a future-ready workforce.
- World Immunization Week 2025 was observed from April 24 to April 30, 2025, under the theme "Immunization for All is Humanly Possible". This global campaign, led by the World Health Organization (WHO), aimed to highlight the life-saving power of vaccines and promote equitable access to immunization for all age groups.
- Sumant Kathpalia, CEO of IndusInd Bank, resigned on April 29, 2025, after a derivatives accounting lapse caused a ₹1,960 crore hit to the bank's profits. The issue involved incorrect accounting of terminated trades.
- IAS Vinod Kumar Gunjiyal, a 2007-batch officer, assumed the role of Chief Electoral Officer of Bihar on April 28, 2025. He succeeded H.R. Srinivas will oversee the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections. A Mechanical Engineering graduate, Gunjiyal brings extensive administrative experience.
- Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai will become the 52nd Chief Justice of India on May 14, 2025, succeeding Justice Sanjiv Khanna. He is currently the senior-most judge in the Supreme Court. Justice Gavai will serve as CJI until his retirement on November 23, 2025.
- Amitesh Kumar Sinha was appointed as the CEO of the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) on April 28, 2025. He succeeds Sushil Pal and brings extensive experience in electronics policy and incentives.
- Tejpaul Bhatia, an Indian-origin executive, was appointed as CEO of Axiom Space on April 25, 2025. Previously the Chief Revenue Officer, he contributed to securing over $1 billion in contracts. Bhatia has also led partnerships, like designing spacesuits with Prada for NASA's Artemis III mission.
- Gunjan Soni was appointed as the Country Managing Director of YouTube India on April 28, 2025, succeeding Ishan Chatterjee. She brings over 20 years of experience in business, technology, and e-commerce. Soni previously held leadership roles at ZALORA, Myntra, and Star India.
- Kamla Persad-Bissessar has been elected as the next Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago after her party, the United National Congress (UNC), won the general elections on April 28, 2025. She previously served as Prime Minister from 2010 to 2015 and was the first woman in this role.
- Mark Carney continues as the Prime Minister of Canada after the Liberal Party won the federal elections on April 28, 2025. Though falling short of a majority in the House of Commons, they secured sufficient seats for governance with coalition support.
- The book "Ramanujan: Journey of a Great Mathematician" was launched on April 30, 2025, at the Dr. Ambedkar International Centre in New Delhi, organized by the National Archives of India. Authored by Arun Singhal and Dr. Devendra Kumar Sharma, it explores Srinivasa Ramanujan's life and contributions to mathematics, with original documents like his letters with G.H. Hardy.
- Jair da Costa, a Brazilian football legend and member of the 1962 FIFA World Cup-winning team, passed away on April 27, 2025, at 84. Known for his stellar performances as a right winger, he was pivotal in Inter Milan's success, securing multiple Serie A titles and European Cups.
- Prof. Sunny Thomas, legendary Indian shooting coach, passed away on April 30, 2025, at 83. A Dronacharya Awardee, he mentored shooters like Abhinav Bindra and led India’s national team from 1993 to 2012.
Questions:
Q.1 Who will become the 52nd Chief Justice of India (CJI) on May 14, 2025?a) Justice DY Chandrachud
b) Justice Sanjiv Khanna
c) Justice Bhushan Gavai
d) Justice UU Lalit
Answer: c) Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai will succeed Justice Sanjiv Khanna.
Q.2 Which football club won the 2024–25 Premier League Championship?
a) Manchester United
b) Liverpool
c) Chelsea
d) Arsenal
a) Manchester United
b) Liverpool
c) Chelsea
d) Arsenal
Answer: b) Liverpool won their 20th title, equaling Manchester United’s record.
